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"We're ready to see you now," major UK construction employer tells students
A team from top UK housebuilding, regeneration and construction firm Galliford Try paid a visit to London South East Colleges’ Holly Hill Construction Skills Campus this week. They arrived to give students from a range of trades an insight into the industry and offer a unique opportunity to join them for a valuable work experience programme at one of their current building sites.
London South East Colleges Assessor Shortlisted for Prestigious Industry Award
An apprenticeship assessor at London South East Colleges has reached the final of this year’s prestigious TES FE Awards, highlighting her many years of hard work in the sector.
Work experience programme leads to full-time employment for Connor
A Brickwork student based at our Holly Hill Construction Campus has just been offered a fantastic opportunity to work full-time for System Method Building (SMB) Ltd after completing a two-week work experience at The Quarry construction site in Erith.
Prince's Trust Team liven up local youth centre
London South East Colleges’ latest cohort of students from the Prince’s Trust Team programme (Team 19) has begun an ambitious makeover project to give one of London’s oldest youth centres a much-needed makeover this month.
Take off for new aviation college at London Biggin Hill Airport
Plans for a pioneering £12m Aerospace and Technology College at Biggin Hill Airport are set to become a reality, with the Greater London Authority (GLA) providing major funding for the project.
Charlie's apprenticeship is all about fun and games… and lots more!
16-year-old Charlie left school last summer and immediately enrolled on the Children’s Care, Learning and Development Level 2 Diploma course at our Bexley Campus. Within weeks of taking part in a work experience programme with the Little Dolphins Day Nursery, she has been invited to take up a full-time apprenticeship post starting after Easter.
Apprentices are eager to power the homes of the future
Electrical installation apprentices, Mauro and Jack are gearing up for the final furlong of their Level 3 apprenticeships with two top London electrical services companies. By the summer, they will be fully qualified electrical engineers and ready to set off in their careers as professional contractors.
Apprenticeships are a great way of recruiting the right staff for the right job…
Alice Hunt, Workplace Assistant at leading house building firm Berkeley Group, is a frequent visitor to London South East Colleges’ Holly Hill Construction Skills Campus. She is both a familiar and welcome guest, known on first name terms with the majority of staff and even a number of our students.
Business administration apprenticeship shines light on Mia's future
An ambitious teenager from Dartford has landed herself an amazing career opportunity at one of the capital’s top lighting suppliers. Having completed her level 2 Business Administration qualification with London South East Colleges last year, Mia, 17, is now well underway with her level 3 apprenticeship, boosted by the extra support and encouragement of her employer Gap Lighting.